WINTER WINE CLUB WINES

WINTER WINE CLUB WINES

2024 VIOGNIER $30

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz AVA

Harvest Date: 10/24

Sugar: Brix 21.5

pH: 3.5

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: Stainless Steel

Bottled: 3/25

Alcohol: 12.5

Production: 44 cases

WINE NOTES

This wine presents with a pale yellow hue and aromas of ripe white peach and carnation blossom. A creamy, full-bodied front palate opens with notes of crisp pear and citrus, with flavors of honeysuckle unfolding mid-palate alongside hints of kiwi and green guava. Subtle acidity supports the polished Meyer lemon and floral finish.

2020 PINOT NOIR $42

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Vineyard: Wilder Creek Vineyards

Harvest Date: September 2020

Sugar: 22.5 Brix

pH: 3.5

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: 20% new French oak & 80% neutral oak

Bottled: January 2023

Alcohol: 13%

Production: 97 cases

WINE NOTES

The wine’s clear vermillion color compliments the nose of spiced cherry and walnut. Red fruit flavors of currant, raspberry, and cherry join light toast and leather on the palate of this well-balanced Pinot Noir. The finish is strong and spicy with full notes of thyme and black pepper.

2019 SYRAH $42

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Clara Mountains AVA

Vineyard: Zayante Vineyards

Harvest Date: 10/2019

Sugar: 22.5 Brix

pH: 3.5

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: American neutral oak

Bottled: 4/25

Alcohol: 14%

Production: 176 cases

WINE NOTES

This wine opens with deep, expressive aromas of leather and cinnamon bark. A spicy front palate reveals notes of root beer and rosemary, with flavors of young blueberry and pomegranate developing mid-palate. Organically grown fruit from the Santa Cruz Mountains lends structure and depth, while lingering tannins carry clove and black pepper through a long, savory finish.

Suzanne Zeber-Stockwell